Chapter 27

Irina

Alonzo looked through my shoulder. Snooping around for someone familiar, and when his eyes didn't pin out that someone, he diverted his eyes to me.

“Where's Eve? I thought she's the one you're with?”

Painting out a cheeky smile, I bore my body towards him, leaving no distance for ourselves.

“Eve suddenly vanished. She'll show up soon. She's just here. She probably met a friend in the crowd.”

“She left you here?” Irritation was obvious in his voice.

“She's safe here with me, if that's what you're worried about. You don't have to spoil her fun, bro.” Damian's uncle involved himself in it. Alonzo flitted his eyes to Damian's uncle.

“I'm Alonzo Nevan. Irina told me about you. We share the same name.” Alonzo peered at Damian's uncle's hand. Just when I thought that he'd ignore him, Alonzo shook hand with Damian's uncle.

“You're asking if I have a nickname, earlier. My Ahma calls me Ali. I'll let you call me that, so it'll be less confusing for you.” Damian's uncle continued t